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Tailormade Thailand's Hilltribe Treks And Tropical Beaches

Itinerary

1

Fly to Thailand

2

Arrive in Bangkok

Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be transferred to your hotel and have free time to relax or explore the city this afternoon.

Overnight: Premium HotelSwimming Pool Available

Included Meals:
None

3

Explore Bangkok

Today you have a tour of Thailand’s capital, including a visit to the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This large complex is home to over 100 ornate and colourful stupas and temples; the King still resides in the adjoining palace. You’ll then continue to Wat Pho and visit the huge 16th century Reclining Buddha. Part of the temple compound is a Thai Traditional Massage School, the first temple teaching massage, and you’ll have the opportunity to have a short visit. Your tour continues through the local market to the Chao Phya River, where you have a long-tail boat trip, the perfect way to relax and see everyday life along the riverbanks.

Overnight: Premium HotelSwimming Pool Available

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch

4

Overnight train to Chiang Mai

This morning is free to explore the city. Why not ask your Tailormade Regional Specialist to arrange a visit to Jim Thompson’s House; the world’s largest teak building, Vimanmek Palace or the famous Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This evening board your overnight train for your journey to the north.

Overnight: Simple Overnight Train

Included Meals:
Breakfast

5

Explore Chiang Mai

Upon arrival, explore this beautiful, culturally rich city which is surrounded by lush forests, rivers and mountains. Within its ancient walls are more than 30 temples which are well worth visiting. In the evening, you may also wish to wander down to the Ping River for dinner at one of the many restaurants before heading to the buzzing night bazaar and try your hand at bartering.

Included Meals:
None

6

Village stay

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Chiang Mai behind, you stop at a local market before embarking on your trek through the jungle, amidst mountain scenery and small villages. You’ll also ride an elephant before arriving at a village homestay for the night, where you’ll have the opportunity to interact with the hilltribes people.

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch

7

Jungle explorations

This morning you continue your trek through the countryside, arriving at a river you take to a bamboo raft and pole downstream. Afterwards you journey back to Chiang Mai for the evening.

Included Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch

8

Fly to Ko Samet

After breakfast, fly to Bangkok and continue to Koh Samet by car and ferry for your first night of beach relaxation.

Included Meals:
Breakfast

9

Relax on tropical beaches

Today has been left free for you to relax. Koh Samet is full of tropical beaches, discover those nearby to your hotel or take a taxi to other beaches around the island.

Included Meals:
Breakfast

10

Free day

Relax on the local beaches or by your hotel’s pool. Enjoy delicious, fresh seafood and cocktails as the sun goes down - the perfect end to your holiday.

Included Meals:
Breakfast

11

Fly to the UK

Today it’s time to depart by ferry back to the mainland, continuing on to the airport for your flight home.

Included Meals:
Breakfast

12

Arrive UK

Trip notes

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We have the following different versions of the Tailormade Thailand's Hilltribe Treks and Tropical Beaches trip available at present.

Why book this tour

Although the climate varies within the country, Thailand is a good year round destination. For the bulk of the country the months from November to April offer pleasantly cool, dry conditions making it perfect for travel. On the southern peninsular the climate differs between the east and west coast. East coast beaches receive their warmest temperatures during our summer months, whilst the west coast enjoys their warm, dry conditions during our winter and spring.